Executive Summary:
This notification announces appointments and promotions within the Delhi Judicial Service and Delhi Higher Judicial Service. It includes regular appointments to fill vacancies and ad-hoc appointments for Fast Track Special Courts. The appointments are effective from the date officers assume charge.
Key Points / Main Content:
Regular Appointments/Promotions:
* Officers of the Delhi Judicial Service are appointed to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service under Rule 71a of DHJS Rules, 1970, against regular vacancies.
* Appointed officers will be on probation for two years from their appointment date.
* The following officers are appointed: Mr. Vinod Kumar Gautam, Mr. Ajay Singh Shekhawat, Ms. Niyay Bindu, Ms. Ekta Gauba Mann, Ms. Gurmohina Kaur, Mr. Harjyot Singh Bhalla, Mr. Arul Varma, Ms. Jasjeet Kaur, Ms. Anu Aggarwal, Mr. Jay Thareja, Ms. Colette Rashmi Kujur, Mr. Purshotam Pathak, Ms. Mona Tardi Kerketta, Mr. Sunil Kumar, Mr. Jagminder Singh, Mr. Pawan Singh Rajawat.
Ad-hoc Appointments/Promotions:
* Officers of the Delhi Judicial Service are appointed to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service on an ad hoc basis against 16 posts sanctioned for Fast Track Special Courts.
* These appointments are temporary and contractual, initially for two years, contingent on furnishing an undertaking to the Delhi High Court.
* The following officers are appointed: Mr. Rajinder Kumar, Mr. Vipin Kharb, Mr. Sushil Anuj Tyagi, Mr. Sushant Changotra, Ms. Surabhi Sharma Vats, Ms. Ruchika Singla, Mr. Dheeraj Mor, Mr. Nipun Awasthi, Mr. Vikrant Vaid, Mr. Navjeet Budhiraja, Ms. Neha Paliwal, Mr. Ankit Singla, Ms. Shefali Sharma, Ms. Neha, Ms. Vijeta Singh Rawat, Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma.
* Ad-hoc promotion does not confer rights to absorption or seniority in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
* Upon discontinuation of Fast Track Special Courts, officers will revert to their original cadre in the Delhi Judicial Service.
Impact Analysis:
Delhi Judicial Service Officers:
Impact: Some officers are promoted to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service on a regular basis and placed on probation. Others are promoted on an ad-hoc, temporary basis for Fast Track Special Courts. Ad-hoc promotees may revert to their original positions if the special courts are discontinued.
Action Required: Officers must assume charge of their new positions. Ad-hoc appointees must furnish the required undertaking to the Delhi High Court.
Delhi Higher Judicial Service:
Impact: Receives new officers through regular appointments/promotions and ad-hoc appointments/promotions to fill vacancies and staff Fast Track Special Courts.
Action Required: Integrate the new officers into the service.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD):
Impact: Sanctions posts for Fast Track Special Courts and oversees the judicial appointments and promotions.
Action Required: Ensure the smooth functioning of the judicial system with the newly appointed officers.
Delhi High Court:
Impact: Consulted on the appointments and promotions. Receives undertakings from ad-hoc appointees.
Action Required: Process and manage the undertakings from ad-hoc appointees.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A Union Territory and metropolitan region encompassing the city of Delhi, India.
Delhi Higher Judicial Service: A higher tier in the judicial services of Delhi, India, to which officers from the Delhi Judicial Service are promoted.
Delhi Judicial Service: A lower tier in the judicial services of Delhi, India, from which officers are promoted to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
High Court of Delhi: The High Court having jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
DHJS Rules, 1970: Rules governing the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The Lieutenant Governor is the constitutional head of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Fast Track Special Courts: Special courts established for expedited trials, particularly for specific types of cases. In this context, 16 such courts are being set up.
Sanjay Kumar Aggarwal: Principal Secretary Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs, National Capital Territory of Delhi